Partnerships, Earned Media, and Acquisition

Who we are

At Gen Con LLC, our mission is to create the world’s greatest place for tabletop gaming. At the core of what we do is producing the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, science fiction and adventure game convention in North America, held every year in Indianapolis, IN. Gen Con, “The Best Four Days in Gaming,” is 60,000+ attendees, 500+ exhibitors, and 19,000+ ticketed events, operating 24 hours per day, in over 1.2 million square feet of event space in the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and many surrounding hotels. Just as new technologies and a larger, more diverse set of audiences are driving change in the games we play and how we play them, we dedicate ourselves to creating and adopting the best tools and practices possible to support and showcase tabletop gaming culture wherever gamers gather, be it in the physical space of a convention center or in the digital space of our social media communities and streaming channels.

What we’re looking for

Gen Con seeks an experienced marketing manager to lead acquisition marketing and communication efforts for our annual gaming convention and our year-round operations as a leading voice in tabletop gaming and culture. The role is based in Seattle, but exceptional candidates in the Indianapolis metro area will also be considered. Candidates should have experience crafting media communications, developing relationships with strategic partners, and driving acquisition marketing, both for the event and its associated licenses and digital efforts.

What you’ll do

Partnership Management

Grow and evolve local and national partner marketing executions and promotions for Gen Con events

Manage B2B partners and related contractors, on-site in Indy and throughout the year

Maintain a strong working relationship with Indiana CVB and other key stakeholders in Indianapolis

Media

Develop and execute media and public relations strategy for Gen Con to drive interest and attention to the annual show as well as Gen Con’s year-round digital and retail initiatives

Cultivate relationships with key media figures, both internal and external to the hobby game industry